New Prisoner Orientation in Manila Jail
In Manila, new prisoners very rarely know their rights. Years of their lives are being determined by a system that they don’t fully understand. Because of this, the JusticeMakers in Manila make a point...
Victim of Kenya’s Post-Election Violence Seeks Justice
Peter Otieno Asienyo speaks at his family home in Kanyapir, Kenya – Photos by Ian MacLellan On Tuesday, CLEAR staff visited Kanyapir, a rural settlement outside of Oyugis town. Staff interviewed Peter Otieno Asienyo,...
“Plus jamais ça” – Visit to the Gitega Prison in Burundi
Gitega – Burundi. On Tuesday 7th July, following an invitation from Désiré Ntahomereye, a senior Judge whom we trained in Bujumbura, IBJ team headed to Gitega, Burundi’s second largest city. The purpose was to...
Brazilian JusticeMaker Aziz Saliba Kicks Off Educational DVD Filming Project
Above: 2008 JusticeMaker Fellow Aziz Saliba. (Photo by Michelle Ferng.) July 7th marked the first day Dr. Aziz Saliba, a 2008 JusticeMaker Fellow with International Bridges to Justice, began filming his video project on...
JusticeMakers Take on Assault Victim’s Case
On November 27th 2008 a romantic rival stabbed Hlengiwe Msibi six times in the forehead. Seven months later she is still waiting for justice to be done. After bringing her assailant to trial in...
Night Fishing on Lake Victoria
On the lake at night with lantern trap fishermen off in the distance – Photos by Ian MacLellan Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kisumu is a city known for its fish. Lake Victoria is cool and...
The Task of Educating Women in Kenya’s Prisons
Inside the GK Prison Saloon – Photos by Ian MacLellan Ian and I bought our first souvenirs today – woven baskets made by women at Kodiaga women’s prison – an appropriate first souvenir for our trip...
A Spiritual Context for JusticeMaker Aziz Saliba’s work in Brazil
Dr. Aziz Saliba, a 2008 JusticeMaker’s Fellow in Brazil, is programming an educational video regarding rights to Habeas Corpus. The video shoot will begin on Tuesday, July 7th. Two days before filming begins, Dr....
Barrister Shahida Jamil Guides Tour of Judicial Complex and Jail
Tahir arranged an appointment for us to meet with Shahida Jamil, a well-respected lady barrister who (among several other current titles) was the former Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights in Pakistan. ...
‘In Manila, Justice Takes Time’ – Former Detainee Turned Paralegal Reflects on Experience
One of my coworkers in Manila has a very interesting story. His experience illustrates not only the problems in the justice system in the Philippines, but also how the JusticeMakers are making a difference....